Sermons on My Rod Lords Rod:

God's Open Doors Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Mar 9, 2008

God opens doors as we pray and act with wisdom and grace toward unbelievers.

Trinity Baptist Church March 9, 2008 Against the Tide God�s Open Doors Colossians 4:2-6 This week I read about a new book which has been on best-seller lists recently. The book was written by a pastor and his wife -- its title is Thirty Days to Live. Apparently it examines the idea ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Culturally-Relevant Church Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 11, 2001

Casting the vision for a culturally relevant, twenty-first century church

The Catalytic Church: The Culturally-Relevant Church Scripture Reading: Acts 17:16-34 Dave and Diane had just moved, because of Dave’s job, to the small town of Catoosa, Oklahoma. The young couple had been struggling in many ways before, but the move made things worse. Diane had no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Has Called Us To An Active Ministry

Contributed by Arthur Mathis on Oct 18, 2003

God has intended for us to speak out and tell everyone about the miracle that He has performed in our lives--we have been chosen as His royal priesthood--chosen for His purposes.

God Has Called Us to an Active Ministry Associate Pastor Art Mathis 19 October 2003 1 Peter 2:9-10 (Message Bible)—“But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God’s instruments to do His work and speak out for Him, to tell others ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Perfect People Allowed Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 9, 2007

Creating a "come as you are" culture in the church with A Contagious Allowance, A Contagious Attitude, and A Contagious Artwork.

We’re in the series "BE CONTAGIOUS!" We’re talking about what it takes to BE CONTAGIOUS with God’s love. Today we want to talk about creating a "come as you are" culture in the church. The title for this message comes from John Burke’s book but the content is based on Ephesians 2:8-10. 8 God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare The Way Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 3, 2009

The church is to be on the offensive in preparing the way of the Lord in the lives of people!

Prepare The Way, Luke 3:1-6 Introduction There is a story of an Atlantic passenger lying in his bunk in a storm, deathly sick—seasick. A cry of “Man overboard!” was heard. The passenger thought, “God help the poor fellow. There is nothing I can do.” Then he thought at least he could put his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

I Lost My Coin, And My Sheep Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Parable of lost coin, and lost sheep.

36. Who is Jesus? May 15th, 2011 I lost my Coin, and my Sheep Jesus finished His dinner with the religious people and went on His way. As He traveled crowds of people gathered around Him to hear Him speak and so Jesus starts telling them what it means to follow Him. He says you have to hate your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: *other

Listen My Heart, Change My Mouth

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 12, 2015

We must teach communication skills. Leadership is about communication. Communication is about speaking, but maybe it is more about LISTENING...

LISTEN MY HEART, CHANGE MY MOUTH PAGE 1 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT WOULD YOU DO? COMMUNICATION IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT SKILLS WE CAN DEVELOP IN ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Green Eggs, Ham And The Gospel

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

Looks at the need to use various means for reaching people with the Gospel

I am Sam, Sam I am That Sam-I-am, that Sam-I-am! I do not like that Sam-I-am! Do you like green eggs and ham? I do not like them Sam-I-am. I do not like green eggs and ham Would you like them here or there? I would not like them here or there, I would not like them anywhere, I do not like green ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Be A Difference Maker

Contributed by Scott Cox on Dec 9, 2000

How to be a high impact Christian in a lost world.

Introduction: Every year at Christmas time one of my favorite movies is shown on TV, "It’s A Wonderful Life", staring Jimmy Stewart. In the movie Jimmy plays a man named George Bailey. George has big dreams of going to college and being a world traveler. Instead, he winds up having to take over ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16, Philippians 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

What Keeps People From Jesus

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000

Why is it that not everyone embraces the truth of Christ?

27 Turn to Ephesians Chapter 4:17 So where was the problem with the Gentiles? In the futility of their minds. Their problem was in their thinking. 4:18 What keeps people from following Christ? They are blinded in their mind. When it says they have hardness of the heart, it means that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-27, Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Daring To Witness Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 30, 2006

As disciples we must be bold and courageous in our witnessing for Christ

Daring to Witness Acts 1:8 September 24, 2006 Morning Service Introduction The story is told of a barber who wanted to witness about his faith to others. He took a class like Evangelism Explosion and was trained on questions to ask, things that needed to be said to lead people to Christ. One of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Interactive Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 15, 2006

Discusses interacting with the culture around us.

Radiance: Interactive All scripture marked NKJV: The New King James Version. 1996, c1982 . Nashville: Thomas Nelson. All scripture marked NLT: Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997. Wheaton, Ill.: Tyndale House. One of the buzz-words of our society is the word “interactive”. To be up to date ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Tasted My Apple?

Contributed by Charles Whatley on May 20, 2004

We Christians have experienced great things and have great stories to tell...if only we’ll tell them!

Every year at the University of Chicago Divinity School, they have what is called "Baptist Day." On this one day, everyone brings a picnic lunch to be eaten outdoors in a grassy picnic area. The school would invite some great theological mind to lecture while the students and faculty ate their ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Can I Give Them Your Name?

Contributed by Stephen Woody on Jun 10, 2005

Jesus tells us that the Harvest is Plentiful and the workers few. He then names the disciples who are workers. We have too many un-named followers in the church and not enough named disciples.

"CAN I GIVE THEM YOUR NAME?" INTRODUCTION: PETER, ANDREW, JAMES, JOHN, PHILIP, BARTHOLOMEW, THOMAS, MATTHEW, JAMES, THADDEAUS, SIMON, AND JUDAS These Are The Twelve Disciples. They are listed here, in this text, by name. These are the faithful, core members ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Offer Them Water

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 21, 2005

To refocus the church on our primary job: taking the Water of Life to a world without Jesus.

Offer them water Purpose: To refocus the church on our purpose: "Go into all the world, preaching the Gospel." 1. (Hold up an ordinary glass of water) Let’s talk about water for a minute. A regular lukewarm glass of water isn’t very appealing. It doesn’t sound very good, does it? But run 4 or 5 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Nazarene